Chapter 78

Laura’s P.O.V.

What?

A substitute player?

Christ on a bike, what the hell was going on here?

I had expected a cunning scheme or at least some sort of retaliation, but this one. eighty–degree turn in Leo’s personality took me by surprise. He became a saint in such a

short time.

The identical indifference on his face was gone, replaced by the gentleness of harmony. He

looked like Buddha while saying.

“You know that my ice hockey is everything for me, and the clear balance between my personal and professional life will take it to new heights this season.

However, I wish to repent, repaying you by sacrificing my stardom and fame.

You can treat me like an overlooked player for no matter how long you want.”

He ripped the papers of our former contract into two, bowing his head.

“Please give me a chance, Laura. I owe you big. Only you can be my salvation.”

I had dealt with cold Leo, loving Leo, egoistic, rude, and cheater Leo. But this modest Leo was over the cap, I couldn’t give him a befitting answer at once.

“I appreciate your willingness, Mr. Leo!”

Keeping my tone firm, I tried to sound nonchalant and got up.

“You took the initiative to voice your thoughts. Good!

I will think about it and get back to you later.”

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the restaurant, this bitter end to my delightful evening ruined my mood. Henry followed me

give him hope,

full speed, Henry banged his fist on the

your tear–stricken face flashes across my eyes, Laura.

has snatched you from me once, I

spiteful speech escalated quickly, converting into death threats. So, I

to relax.

to die. I was only

stay calm and don’t try anything stupid. We got

like before. But this time, he changed his course of action in the

attempts to curry favor with him enraged my brother. Henry put up with his nosy behavior a

of patience.

with that rascal?”

into my office, Henry yelled at the top of

is now using his connections with Mom and Dad to interfere

discussing my deals with my manager.”

anger, Henry explained the recent issues at work. I gasped as

cancel this contract now. We shouldn’t

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at alla

him a glass of cold water and said, pointing out a severe issue,

you check the security cameras? Did Leo steal

of any dirty trick alerted Henry,

so dead, Leol”

check all the CCTV Footage and report to him as soon

possible.

assistant’s report was really eye–opening for us.

laptop, but our consignment is shipped overseas right after

“Oh, really?”

anger dissipated like sea’s foam; he was

how did this happen?

orders, creating multiple legal and

wait for at least a week to clear custom security.

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